Can You Make A Nuclear Weapons Too?

Chapter 182

[South Korea is currently in a desperate situation with North Korea possessing nuclear weapons. In the meantime, there are only very limited things we can do. Securing the government’s reconnaissance assets and countermeasures can be said to be a natural measure.][The kidnapping of Sam Young-ho gave us a great shock. Moreover, the materials that the Samyoung ship was carrying have been identified as national strategic materials. Currently facing such a threat, the ROK Navy is dispatching a destroyer to the Somalia Strait to conduct an operation to stabilize imported ships. We are a manufacturing powerhouse and a trading powerhouse that leads the country’s economy through trade. Therefore, stabilization of export and import ships is like life for us, and the need to increase military power is natural.]

A few days later, the media outlets supported by our side opened their doors.

Newspapers as well as TV and portal sites.

Even those who participate in various discussions.

Naturally, there have been attempts by the media to counterattack Lee Yong-jae, but the reality is that there is no way for the minority to defeat the majority.

In the end, the argument of the opposing opinion gradually lost its power.

[Independent defense is not an option, it is a necessity!]

There was another ambush they didn’t expect.

Protests by private organizations with the idea that strengthening national defense is the foundation of the country.

The cooperation of organizations that have left the left and right ideology for a long time has made the politicians very embarrassed.

“I hadn’t thought of that.”

I laughed out loud as I watched the demonstrations of various groups that continued sporadically.

For some reason, the attitude of Director Kim Young-gi, who glances at me, is somewhat suspicious.

“Wait, have you ever applied to those groups as well?”

“that······.”

It looked like he wasn’t able to respond properly.

Well, I’m not in a position to say anything just because the media has been buying them with money anyway.

The only thing that worries me is the possibility that it might get caught.

But if you listened to the answer you were getting, it didn’t seem like that would happen.

“I applied, but it wasn’t a huge amount. And anyway, in Jaewoo, there is no reason to get caught because it has been consistently supporting those groups.”

“You said you were constantly supporting them? Since when?”

“It is from the time when civic groups raised up about the issue of building a military base on Jeju Island. I thought it would be a big deal if there were a lot of groups accustomed to Chinese capital like this, so at the group level, I started supporting organizations with quite a bit of legitimacy.”

I admired his response.

This is it.

No, technically speaking, this cannot be said now.

Because we can’t call those groups that are now on our side as idiots.

Whatever it is, it is clear that the response came from a fairly strategic idea, and this is why I trust Director Kim Young-gi.

smart!

“President!”

While he was deep in his thoughts, Secretary Kim hurriedly opened the door and entered.

A fussy attitude that isn’t her usual.

The car is about to frown at her ominous premonition, and she turns on the TV and says:

“It is said that Rep. Lee Yong-jae has submitted a request for a formal hearing against the Jae-woo group to the National Assembly.”

“A hearing?”

Director Kim Young-gi frowned at those words and looked at me.

The fact that they even mobilize the hearing proves that they are driven into the corner.

Even so, I think it would have been a bit of a foolish choice to even think of targeting me directly.

“On what grounds do you intend to hold a hearing?”

“It seems that the government’s major businesses are too focused on Jae-woo and that they are trying to give preference to the recent integration of the shipbuilding industry.”

A smirk spit out out of nowhere.

Because if I do it right, it won’t be me who’s at a disadvantage.

It wasn’t enough to take over the insolvent companies by saying nothing, so even the succession of employment.

Perhaps it is absurd to say that the term “preferential treatment” is such a thing for us.

Ah! Of course, debt consolidation can be arguing.

But that’s part of the company’s merger process.

At least we’ve paid out preferred stock to creditors, so what’s so special about it?

“What are you going to do?”

Director Kim Young-gi looked into my eyes and asked.

What should I do in this situation?

However, you can’t just leave the guy with a knife attacking you.

“What if? If the lawmakers dare to call me, I have to answer it.”

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[Jaewoo Group Chairman Jin Hyun-seung has been informed that he will respond to the hearing request.]

A few days later, the news showed great interest in attending my hearing.

That’s because it was the Jaewoo group that had never been engulfed in corruption and favoritism before.

Fortunately, it was the tone of the articles, but the content of the article did not turn into a novel due to the fact that our side was secretly active.

– Is there anything I can do to help?

Upon hearing the news of the hearing, Chairman Lee Young-hoon called me several times and asked for help.

After all, if I fall down here, he’ll be in trouble too.

Perhaps because of that, he recently mobilized the power of former Samjeong Scholarship students, and thanks to this, the movement of the media and politicians, including the legal circle, has become very busy.

‘It’s funny. I’m sure I’ll be supported by the Samjeong Scholarship students…’

That part felt a little odd.

Before returning, more than anyone else, I cursed the social absurdities caused by former Samjeong Scholarship students.

Isn’t it quite ironic that I receive support from former Samjeong Scholarship students?

‘Well… because reality has changed now.’

Nevertheless, the reason for accepting Lee Young-hoon’s proposal was precisely that.

Now, the group called Samjeong itself has a different tendency from before the return, and as a result, the Samjeong scholarship students were not particularly contributing to corruption.

If so, do I need to hesitate to use them?

Simply put, is it necessary to have a prejudice towards them because of things that will not happen anymore?

‘Well, they don’t necessarily need their power, but there’s no reason to refuse to put in effort anyway.

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“You said that you completely denied Rep. Lee Yong-jae’s allegations of preferential treatment. Is there any concrete basis for rebuttal?”

“Isn’t it true that Jae-woo played a large role in the military’s power reinforcement project?”

A few days later, when they arrived at Parliament, reporters swarmed with questions.

In my mind, I wanted to ignore it and pass it on, but that attitude could lead to more misunderstandings.

He spit out a word while facing them proudly.

“I will ask you about that.”

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The noisy reporters were silent at the same time.

From those who glanced at each other, to those who have something to say but cannot speak.

After a very short period of time, he spoke to them again.

“It means that you are also wondering if Jae-woo really received special favors and if he thinks I am the leader of this government. If you think so. So if you write articles based on facts, I try my best to acknowledge them.”

I gave particular strength to the word ‘based on facts’.

That was indirectly emphasizing that he would not stand still for clumsy speculative articles.

The reporters, who understood the meaning later, expressed their displeasure and were busy looking at each other, and I headed to the hearing hall, the destination without any regrets.

“Then, from now on, Jaewoo Group’s…”

The hearing, which began under the supervision of the National Assembly Defense Committee, was attended by approximately ten members of the National Assembly.

The first respondent to the question was Defense Minister Kim Tae-ik.

His expression remained frozen the whole time, as if he was uncomfortable with such a place.

“What do you think about the recent controversy over preferential treatment?”

The first questioner was Lee Yong-jae again.

As if he had only waited for that day, he could feel a tremendous determination in his eyes as well as his questioning attitude.

But who is Kim Tae-ik?

When it comes to integrity in this country, he is a person who is on par with former Minister Kim Young-ki.

He answered every question without any hesitation, and in the end, Lee Yong-jae, who couldn’t get a pod, pointed at me this time.

“I will ask Chairman Jin Hyun-seung.”

Whoops.

For a moment, all eyes turned to me.

Where is the gaze? Even the camera that came in for the broadcast.

After a short pause, Lee Yong-jae picks up the documents in front of him with an expression that seems to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.

“If you look at the current reconnaissance asset acquisition project, there are not one or two overlapping areas. The cost of securing reconnaissance satellites alone amounts to approximately trillions of won, so if there is no reconnaissance aircraft, is there any reason to make such a redundant investment?”

I looked at him with an expressionless face.

Maybe his gaze was tight, his eyes were twisted, and at that moment, he grabbed the microphone and said.

“It is correct to say that it is overlap, not overlap.”

“·················ogue.”

“The basis of reconnaissance is to double-check and re-check the places you checked. To do that, we need to secure various types of reconnaissance assets, and it is not correct to call them redundant.

“That······.”

“For reference, you seem to think that the reconnaissance assets we have or plan to have are excessive. As you can see from the results, the United States is not able to fully monitor North Korea even with so many reconnaissance assets now.”

“But even 10 years ago, our military was confident that it would monitor North Korea 24 hours a day.”

Lee Yong-jae protested by banging his desk.

I glanced at the Secretary of Defense, and after a brief silent conversation with him, I grabbed the microphone again.

“That must have been based on US assets. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible for us to monitor North Korea 24 hours a day with our own power. Can it be said that securing a self-reconnaissance satellite is excessive in that yard? What’s more, now that North Korea even possesses nuclear weapons?”

“Then you mean the military lied?”

Lee Yong-jae tried to distort my remarks.

The specialty of typical lawmakers who take a position solely for attack.

At the same time as immediately stating the facts, I gave another blow to him.

“I said it must have been based on US assets. And I don’t think that’s the more important issue now.

“·················ogue.”

“The fact is that the National Defense Commissioner does not distinguish between US assets and our assets. Because of that, it’s a bit unreasonable that we can’t even make a clear judgment about the military’s remarks in the past.”

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In an instant, the camera turned towards Lee Yong-jae.

He tried his best to pretend he was calm, but his expression showed a lot of embarrassment.

In the end, unable to utter any words, he went through the documents again and suddenly raised his voice.

“Then what happened to this drone business? While the high-altitude UAV project is already underway, we are developing even a medium-altitude UAV, would you call this overlapping?”

“Yes, of course. The two models have different mission areas. And I think you’re misunderstanding something, but in the case of a medium-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, it’s not a government-ordered project, but Jaewoo is developing it on his own. Moreover, the delivery to the military has not been decided. So it must be a proposition that has nothing to do with this hearing?”

“·················ogue.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

Lee Yong-jae became a honey-eaten dumb again.

As soon as he looked at the documents again with his bewildered face, he asked the question again, but that question also only revealed his limitations in the end.

“Why are you developing it yourself?”

I smiled like it was ridiculous.

As if grabbing a pod, Lee Yong-jae screams.

“Are you laughing? Do you know where this seat is now?”

“I know all too well that this is a solemn council. But the question you just asked was at a level that I couldn’t believe was asked by someone in such a solemn position…”

“what?”

“Military industry companies are also leading the development of some items to diversify their sales channels. After all, it’s a bit embarrassing that a member of the National Defense Commission doesn’t know that.”

At those words, laughter erupted all over the hall.

At first glance, it looks like the cinematographer can’t hold back his laughter from the fact that even the camera that reflects me is shaking a little.

Thanks to this, Lee Yong-jae’s face became even redder, and at that point, I spit out more stinging words.

“I’m sorry, but I have one question. Do you think, for lawmakers, that the development of weapons on their own is a subject of hearing?”

“·················ogue.”

Lee Yong-jae was unable to respond.

Perhaps the atmosphere felt strange, the chairperson just announced the adjournment and tapped the doctor’s wand.

“I will take a break.”

jump!

Lee Yong-jae stood up from his seat as soon as his words fell.

Suddenly, he glanced at me and there was a lot of poison in his gaze.

Perhaps he is looking for an opportunity to deal with the merger of the shipbuilding industry in the future, but it will not be easy.

It’s an advantage to have a proper look at the current state of the shipbuilding industry.

“Aren’t you going too hard?”

Then, a familiar voice came from somewhere.

Reporter Han Ji-yeon, whom I have known for a long time.

When she reaches out her hand to her delight, she asks again with a worried expression.

“Even though his power has decreased, he is a member of the ruling party’s core faction, and I think he treats him too harshly. I heard that Rep. Lee Yong-jae said that if the situation is not going well today, he is planning a second hearing, but he wants you to calm down just for that.”

I gave a small smile at that.

I know you’re talking for me, but no matter how much you think about it, there’s no reason for me to be afraid of him.

“Well, I wonder if we will see him at the second hearing.”

Han Ji-yeon looked at me as if that was nonsense.

She said again, putting her in front of her because she was drinking her coffee.

“It’s just how it feels. Let’s call it a kind of groundless premonition.”

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Can you make nuclear weapons too?-183